Larry Owings
Larry Owings, Coach/Official, Canby, Oregon
Graduated from Canby High School where he was a two-time OSAA champion. Earned bachelor's degree and master's degree in education from the University of Washington. NCAA Champion and Outstanding Wrestler. His 1970 NCAA finals victory over Dan Gable cemented his place in wrestling history. Pac-8 Champion and three-time NCAA finalist. Inducted into University of Washington Athletic Hall of Fame. USWF Greco-Roman and freestyle champion and Outstanding Wrestler. Coached high school wrestling in Washington (Seattle) and Oregon (Clackamas CC, Oregon City, Molalla, Canby and Woodburn) for over 25 years. Licensed Building Contractor.
Awards:
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Year
2019
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
Oregon
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All American Awards:
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Season
1972
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School
Washington
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
142
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Place
2
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Season
1971
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School
Washington
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Tournament
Division I
|
Weight
142
|
Place
2
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Season
1970
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School
Washington
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
142
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Place
1
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College Season Records:
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Season
1972
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School
Washington
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Class
Senior
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Bouts
28
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Wins
27
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Losses
1
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Ties
0
|
Falls
15
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Win PCT.
96.43
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Place
2nd
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Season
1971
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School
Washington
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Class
Junior
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Bouts
28
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Wins
27
|
Losses
1
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Ties
0
|
Falls
13
|
Win PCT.
96.43
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Place
2nd
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Season
1970
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School
Washington
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Class
Sophomore
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Bouts
31
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Wins
30
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Losses
1
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Ties
0
|
Falls
17
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Win PCT.
96.77
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Place
1st
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Season
1969
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School
Washington
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Class
Freshman
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Bouts
4
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Wins
3
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Losses
1
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Ties
0
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Falls
2
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Win PCT.
75
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Place
DNP
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|
Season
Career
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Bouts
91
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Wins
87
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Losses
4
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Ties
0
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Falls
47
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Win PCT.
95.6
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All Rankings:
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Season
1972
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Rank Date
02/19/1972
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Weight
142
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Rank
1
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School
Washington
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Season
1971
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Rank Date
02/24/1971
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Weight
142
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Rank
1
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School
Washington
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